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  A 19-member delegation of the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus of Sri Lanka, led by Hon. (Ms.) Saroja Savithri Paulraj, Minister of Women and Child Affairs, Sri Lanka, visited India from 10 to 16 May 2026. The delegation comprised 15 Members...

According to the daily exchange rate announcement issued by the Central Bank today (18), the buying price of a US dollar has been recorded at Rs. 326.74, while the selling price has been recorded at Rs. 334.26. On November 29,...

Residents and environmentalists are deeply concerned about the large-scale environmental destruction taking place at the historic golf course located in the heart of Nuwara Eliya city, an area that is highly sensitive in terms of the environment. Due to the...

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa stated that the current government, in its attempt to exceed the targets set by the International Monetary Fund, is creating a link between tax administration and criminal activities. He alleged that the government is working to...

MP Ajith P. Perera stated that regardless of how many invitations are extended, Dr. Harsha de Silva or any other Member of Parliament from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will not join the Malima government.

Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe stated that the future remains highly uncertain. He made these remarks while attending the Finance Committee meeting held in Parliament on Friday (13). Responding to a question raised by the Acting Chairman of the...

Leading universities, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and global health organisations will come together on 14 May 2026 for a high-level roundtable discussion and press conference on “Strategies to Enhance Cessation of Tobacco Smoking in Sri Lanka” at Dukes Court 2, Cinnamon...

Sri Lanka is set to introduce a pilot project on rainwater harvesting in a bid to address the rising future demand for water, Minister of Construction and Water Supply, Dr. Susil Ranasinghe, has announced. The Minister stated that the initiative...

Western Province Governor Hanif Yousuf has tendered his resignation from his post. However, he will continue to serve as the President’s Special Envoy on Foreign Investments and will also remain in office as Governor of the Western Province until a...

Sri Lanka’s monthly fuel import expenditure, which previously stood at around USD 100 million, has now surged to over USD 520 million due to the current conditions in the global market, according to reports from the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation. The...